You can, Ive also done a dry start with aquatic plants that also grow above water.GUYS- I have a GREAT idea- I've been really into plants lately, and I'm constantly trying to get more. I can make a tank to grow underwater plants, then be like, hey! this is so great! a tank! all perfectly set up! with plants! and a filter! Gee, maybe I could, I don't know......put a fish in it?
Why dont you search up ripariums? Maybe those would suit you more